By popular demand, our iconic Studio models are available with gloss nitrocellulose-finished Sitka spruce tops and your choice of rosewood or walnut for the back and sides
Gibson Studio Series acoustic guitars are handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and built to withstand a life in the spotlight. Now, by popular demand, our iconic Hummingbird™ Studio, J-45™ Studio, and SJ-200 Studio are available with gloss nitrocellulose-finished Sitka spruce tops and your choice of models with satin-finished rosewood or walnut for the backs and sides.
Whether you are playing in bars or stadiums, onboard L.R. Baggs™ electronics are ready to deliver the goods night after night, and a hardshell case will keep your pride and joy safe on the journey home. We’ve even thought of the lefties out there, with left-handed versions of the Hummingbird™ Studio Rosewood and J-45 Studio Walnut available.
Image: The Gibson Hummingbird Studio features a gloss top and is available in walnut or rosewood flavors
Robi Johns, Senior Product Development Manager at Gibson Acoustic in Bozeman, explains the rationale: “There are many players in the world who prefer the feel and touch of a satin finish for their guitar back, sides, and necks. By fully glossing the guitar top, we can still capture the classic beauty and quality of each handcrafted Gibson acoustic’s appearance. Therefore, for countless players, it’s a ‘best of both worlds’ acoustic guitar to own!”
Image: A stunning walnut back on the Gibson SJ-200 Studio Walnut
Each guitar features a full-depth body for a rich, resonant sound and includes L.R. Baggs™ Element Bronze electronics, with an under-saddle piezo pickup and a conveniently located soundhole-mounted volume control. This quick access ensures plug-and-play readiness for the onstage needs of modern players. Meanwhile, premium appointments such as Grover® Rotomatic® tuners, a Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut, and TUSQ bridge pins ensure reliable tuning stability and consistent intonation.
Image: The J-45 Studio Rosewood‘s beautiful back stands apart visually and sonically
What’s the difference between walnut and rosewood?
For players seeking the classic Gibson acoustic experience—known for its depth, warmth, and stunning craftsmanship—these new models deliver on all counts. When used on an acoustic instrument, walnut typically delivers a warm, balanced, and detailed tone that sits between maple and rosewood in its timbre. Rosewood is prized for its richness and warmth and typically delivers a rounder, more complex tone than instruments with mahogany or maple backs and sides. Check out our comprehensive tonewood guide for more.
Explore the new Gibson Studio acoustic lineup and shop now. Want to buy a new acoustic guitar but don’t know where to start? Check out our acoustic body shape explainer.
